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Overview

Name \| Version:	FPV to MIDI 1.0
Author:	user404
Device Type:	MIDI Effect
Description:	Guided by the idea of using every available tool for creativity, I thought — why not bring an FPV drone controller into a DAW? These controllers have incredibly precise sticks and excellent ergonomics. If you already own one, it probably feels natural in your hands — which means control is already at your fingertips. In my setup, I use a Radiolink T8S transmitter and a Matek F4 flight controller connected to the computer. Yes, I’m literally using a full FPV quadcopter for this — which is a bit unusual, but not required. From the computer’s perspective, it’s just a standard HID joystick, so the concept is quite universal. There’s huge untapped potential in using the flight controller’s gyroscope for DAW control — but that’s a story for another time. The initial idea is simple: map the sticks to DAW parameters using a plugin. For example: Left stick (vertical): volume Left stick (horizontal): pan Right stick: assign anything you like I’ve added a calibration process to detect axes automatically and store them in a config file, making the setup adaptable to different controllers. The script is fast and responsive. There is, however, a small barrier to entry. You’ll need to: run Python from the terminal calibrate axes via command line use a tool like loopMIDI possibly tweak a config file If that doesn’t scare you off — you’re very welcome to give it a try.

Live Version Used:	12.0.5
Max Version Used:	8.6.2
Date Added:	May 03 2026 18:16:47
Date Last Updated:	May 03 2026 18:28:59
Downloads:	0
Website:	https://cyberwanderer.gumroad.com/l/fpvtomidi
ⓘ License:	None
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